Many project management models and tools include defining the problem as the 1st step. As my colleagues point out, that may be to capture some opportunity.
The difference there is really in the choice of language to simplify a process model. The "problem" can be an unrealized opportunity. By changing the perspective, it fit's the problem solving model. It's just like in risk management terminology, an opportunity is a risk with a positive outcome rather than negative. Saving Changes...
Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
A Problem is when you do not know what to do. This is true for opportunities, which can be seen as problems too.
A Project is meant to 'make it happen'. It stands for something in future, a goal, a problem solution, value from an opportunity, complying with any type of requirements.
A project starts if someone (the sponsor) says, just do it. Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Always. There is no reason to start a project if there is not needed to create a solution. Saving Changes...
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there is a man on base.
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